January 25, 2012 – 9:33 am
In 2011, the Great Smoky Mountains recieved close to 100 inches of rainfall making it one of the rainiest spots in the entire United States. It was also one of the wettest years on record.
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Tagged Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Snow, Waterfall, Wildflowers, Winter
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December 28, 2011 – 3:08 pm
Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film.
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Tagged Cades Cove, Deer, Fall, Fall Leaf Color, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Newfound Gap, Oconaluftee, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Snow. Seasons, Spring, Summer, Waterfalls, Winter
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The snow isn’t ready to go away quite yet, and Monday brought one of the most lovely and accessible snows we’ve had this winter. A morning drive on Newfound Gap Road treated visitors to a wonderland of stately trees ornately trimmed in white. And although clouds loomed around the Chimney Tops, higher on up at [...]
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Tagged Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Newfound Gap, Newfound Gap Road, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Snow, Winter
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February 16, 2011 – 2:35 pm
I believe this is a golden-crowned kinglet. The weather is beautiful in the park right now. You can almost feel spring in the air. And after all the snow we’ve had, we are READY! But maybe, just maybe, you haven’t had enough of winter yet? If you’d like to take a moment to reminisce [...]
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Tagged Birding, Birds, Cades Cove, Deer, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hike, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Snow, Wildlife, Winter
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January 26, 2011 – 9:31 am
Join Elizabeth and Jill for a winter hike to Baskins Creek Falls, one of the less visited waterfalls in the park. A stop at the Baskins Cemetery reminds us that this area was once a mountain community. To see it, and to find out how Baskins Creek got its name, click here to watch the [...]
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Tagged Cemetery, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hike, Hiking, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Waterfall, Winter
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December 28, 2010 – 11:28 am
Experience another year’s worth of Smokies moments in this short film. Click here or on the photo to see it all. Closed captioning is available for this video by clicking the caption button in the lower right-hand corner of the video controls.
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Tagged Appalachian Trail, AT, Bear, Bears, Black Bear, Black Bears, Cades Cove, Cataloochee, Clingmans Dome, Elk, Fall, Fall Leaf Color, Fall Leaves, Flowers, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Hike, Hiking, Hiking Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Snow, Spring, Summer, Waterfall, Wildflowers
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December 23, 2010 – 8:24 pm
The annual Festival of Christmas Past at Sugarlands Visitor Center celebrates the culture of the people of the Smokies, featuring many traditions of the Christmas season. Music, stories, and crafts are enjoyed during this spirited event. Click here to see just a few of the activities that took place this year! Closed captioning is available [...]
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Tagged Christmas, Event, Festival of Christmas Past, Great Smoky Mountains, Great Smoky Mountains Association, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Holiday, Smokey Mountains, Smokies, Sugarlands
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December 7, 2010 – 5:04 pm
A cold chill is in the air and temperatures are lower than we’d usually expect this early in December–highs below freezing! Snow is piling up on top of the highest mountains. Newfound Gap: 12 inches of snow, Mount Le Conte: 17 inches! Watch out for Newfound Gap Road to be closed when the snow sets [...]